AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRoad Safety Overhaul: Greece is set to tighten rules ahead of the tourist season, with rental companies banned from handing over scooters, motorcycles or quad bikes without helmets, quad-bike renters needing at least five years’ licence experience, and electric scooters barred for minors nationwide; operators must also set up parking areas and remove badly parked vehicles daily, plus carry liability insurance. New Air Link to Karpathos: Air Haifa launched direct flights to Karpathos (Haifa↔Karpathos) twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays, adding a fifth Greek destination to its summer schedule and targeting demand for quieter Aegean islands. Island Spotlight (Naxos): Naxos is getting fresh international attention as a “live like a local” alternative in the Cyclades, with media praising its traditional villages, local food, and lower overtourism pressure. Public Health Push: Greece rolled out a nationwide drowning-prevention campaign aimed at people over 60, using SMS/email alerts and boosting beach safety measures as summer begins. Aegean Travel & Business: Safe Bulkers began trading on the Euronext Athens Main Market, underlining Greece’s shipping ties to European capital markets.
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